The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-01-27

Chas. L. Martin, Esq of Nelson coun-
ty, was in the city yesterday.
The moderation Of the weather has been
marked within the past few days.
Last Friday night the young ladies Of
the A. f. s., gave delightful Soiree to q
crowded house.
G. L. Brock has moved his grocery to the
old stand Of O'Rork & Co., Augusta ST.,
where he has a large, fresh and attractive
stock.
Judge L. L. Lewis, of the Supreme
Court, who has been very i'll in Richmond,
is slowly improving, and On Saturday was
sufficiently recovered to take a ride.
Mr.. Richard NJ. Sillings, living on Mid
die River, lost fine horse last Sunday, by
having his leg broken from the kick Of
another horse. lie had the misfortune-to
lose another Of bis horses within the last
two weeks.
Mr.. G. w. Fitzgerald, formerly of this
city, is now reading law in the Office of
Henry Crawford, Chicago, one of the most
prominent attorneys in the West, and
COUNSEL in the recent celebrated Wabash
railroad cases.
General complaint is made Of the I'M
slightly and dirty condition of the streets.
In some Of the most prominent localities
of the city, the mud is three inches deep.
The attention of the street Committee is
respectfully called to this neglect.
New Market VaHey:-The Virginia Ho-
tel, John Crowle, proprietor, in Stanton,
Va, continues to furnish sumptuogs
fare and polite Notwithstanding it as Of
old, the leading hotel in the Valley Of Viz
ginia. Those desiring frst-class accomo-
dations in Staunton will find that the place.
We know by experience.
We had the pleasure Of a call last week
from Mr.. w. O. Shumate, Of Fauquier
county, son of the late w. ]. Shu~,ate,
Esq, long resident and prominent bust
ness man Of this county. Our young friend
was on a bridal trip accompanied by his &C
complished wife. He is now successfully
engaged in farming and looked the picture
of good health and prosperity.
Mr.. 0. V. Carson, teacher at Ander
sons School House, met with quite a Sc
we're accident last week. He was riding a
Texas pony, and in crossing q fence the
horse fell. Mr.. C's foot caught in the stir
rup and the horse started out at full speed
kicking as he ran. The rider was dragged
some forty yards, when he grabbed q small
tree and thus broke the stirrup leather.
Mr. Carson was bruised severely both by
kicks from the horse and from the effects
of dragging, but is now at his work again.
Mr.. D. J. Landes is now the sole pro
prietor Of the Main street gallery, having
purchased his brothers interest in the
business of Landes Bros. With every IA
cility for the production Of fine photo
graphs, and love for the art. coupled
with successful experience, Mr.. Landes.
proposes to give to the people of Staun-
ton and vicinity. the very best photographs
at the lowest prices. His work speaks for
itself-is lifelike, elegantly finished and
mounted on the best Of material. When
you want irst-class picture, call at Ian
ders' gallery, Main street.
Charleston, w. Va, Gazette:-B. D.
Avis, manager for the Inter States Life
Association, is in the city in the interest
of his Company. This Company has. we
are assured, made the most wonderful
growth Of any Insurance Company in this
country, having written policies on over
1900 persons representing over SIS 900 900
insurance during its first eleven months,
eyldencing its unprecedented popularity
It combines the unfailing advantages Of
old line. Cat one half the cost.) with the
economical features of Cooperative pro-
lection, uniting strength and durability
with cheapness. There are 70 0 annual deses
or assessments, each policy is guaranteed
for its face value, and is incontestible.-
many of our prominent citizens are in
sured in this association. Mr.. Avis will
be pleased to explain the plan, and method,
which is admitted to be the most perfect
and reasonable.